How involved can franchisors be with their franchisees’ employees without creating joint employer risk? Plave Koch partner Lee Plave joined Katherine LeBlanc on the Dear Frannie podcast to discuss this important question and its implications for franchise systems.
Lee explains why franchisors should focus on defining the results their systems are expected to achieve rather than dictating how franchisees run their businesses. He also addresses the role of training in maintaining brand standards and promoting safety, what franchise agreements need to account for over decades of change, and why investing in well-crafted legal documents matters as a franchise system grows.
Listen to the episode to hear Lee’s perspective on the American Franchise Act, joint employer risk, and building a strong legal foundation for long-term franchise growth.